WTF was a man of his age presenting TOTP at this time? He probably didn't give a stuff about the music in 81, just what girls he could get his hands on.
Chris Lightfoot Because it wasn't reported officially to the BBC's HR department. And only a very select few heard rumours, which is probably why it wasn't reported. The BBC have searched through their records and there is no record of anyone officially reporting him for his activities to them. They can't act on rumours alone. Showbiz is one of the bitchiest industries there is, so rumours fly about everywhere. if they sacked or imprisoned everyone based on just rumours, there'd be no-one left with a job! Savile was interviewed by police over an allegation made when he was alive, but they let him go scot free. Savile was one of those people who could talk and charm his way out of a room with no doors.
With Jimmy Savile presenting this, you can bet that this edition of Top of the Pops will not be repeated next year on BBC Four.Sad really, as I would like to see it too-but why can't the BBC edit him out I wonder?
Today they showed an edition from must be the weeks following this, with the same number 1, similar chart, and the new theme - yet it's still only March 31. The whole repeat cycle's accuracy has been abandoned.
totally agree with bruce danton about editing Saville out of the programme,al though because he featured prominently in this episode, I'd say the end product would look a tad messy..also agree that he was a terrible dj and presenter, a complete spoofer who unfortunately got away with a lot of nasty stuff.
+greenfingers gardener I hope you were being sarcastic. He was neither a great DJ, nor a great presenter. And he most certainly wasn't a great child-minder!!!
I don't think he WAS being sarcastic to be honest - he WAS a great man...until he died and all this shit started coming out of the woodwork. If it wasn't for him telling us to clunk click in the early 1970s, then seat belts wouldn't have become compulsory in 1983, plus he helped get more people using British Rail in the early 80s. As regards Jim'll Fix It, I grew up with that although I sometimes wonder why it was ever broadcast at all because he hated children, although he did a very good job of not showing it on screen.Anyway, he's been dead nearly five years and therefore not around to defend himself. In case you didn't know (or chose NOT to know), nine years ago, he was quizzed by police over these allegations and, if you ask me, he would have complied but he didn't want the charity he set up to suffer and it shouldn't. That charity is NOT a slush fund for those who seek compensation for what he did...any compensation HAS to come from the Savile Estate
barbara anne cortina In 1973 I bought Dark Side Of The Moon in my school lunch-break, in a transparent record bag, my music teacher saw me with it in the corridor, asked me to bring it to my next lesson (3rd year in UK), he played it, was impressed (as was most of class) then asked me where I heard it, I said 'the John Peel Show', he said 'as long it wasn't Jimmy Savile'......I understand now.
@@barbaraannecortina7899 He wasn't ever a great man and despite common belief, his actions were reported to the police on several occasions and multiple allegations were made against him during his lifetime Savile did not comply though and actually threatened to take legal action against some of his victims and used a mix of intimidation and gaslighting to make sure that the hundreds of people he abused remained quiet
He looks so out of place and looks embarrassing presenting this at that age. It wouldn't be allowed now. Then again he probably wanted to present this particular episode. A relaunch equals a relaunch after party as well.
+GuitarJoeOnTheRadio 123 so being romantically involved with a 13yr old is ok in your eyes is it...? Makes you as bad as him then...wrong, very wrong indeed..!!
No evidence against DLT about underage women. It was all thrown out of court. Only 1 charge remained which was a 22 year old of which he was convicted.
Having Jimmy Savile on the show and on the entire run as well as been knighted and highly respected in Britain says more about Britain than it does about anything else you should be ashamed of yourselves how embarrassing
Who the hec watches TOTP for the commentary? We enjoy the show for the music. There was no music in this video. Begs the question, what was the point of this video?
WTF was a man of his age presenting TOTP at this time? He probably didn't give a stuff about the music in 81, just what girls he could get his hands on.
+Everything80s He was a very popular personality back then. Believe it or not...
Course it's the girls. He was born in 1926 I've never met a man of his generation interested in music at all apart from the old crooners.
Saville was 54 years of age at the time this TOTP edition was broadcast.
BRITanus pedophile saville member of bneiBRIT lgbt with BRITmilah and metzitzah b'peh tradition of queen family mohel
Teleaddict I used think that myself why did the BBC have an old lecherous man presenting a pop programme.
Ol' Saville ,DLT and Wyman together ..bet they were laughing all the way to the school gates ...
sat in your lap - his favourite song...
I prefer "Throw Away The Key"
Absolute gold shame lack of tunes
They all bloody well knew what was going on. Nobody did naff all about it then.
Chris Lightfoot Because it wasn't reported officially to the BBC's HR department. And only a very select few heard rumours, which is probably why it wasn't reported.
The BBC have searched through their records and there is no record of anyone officially reporting him for his activities to them. They can't act on rumours alone. Showbiz is one of the bitchiest industries there is, so rumours fly about everywhere. if they sacked or imprisoned everyone based on just rumours, there'd be no-one left with a job!
Savile was interviewed by police over an allegation made when he was alive, but they let him go scot free. Savile was one of those people who could talk and charm his way out of a room with no doors.
There was no evidence against him..they didnt just let him go 'scot free'. I hate the way people think now.
Excellent - I really enjoyed this.
Anne Fallon - you enjoyed watching that creepy, corpse-shagging nonce Jimmy Savile??? Wow, you must be even more perverted than he was!
Ows about that then? Goodness gracious me
With Jimmy Savile presenting this, you can bet that this edition of Top of the Pops will not be repeated next year on BBC Four.Sad really, as I would like to see it too-but why can't the BBC edit him out I wonder?
Today they showed an edition from must be the weeks following this, with the same number 1, similar chart, and the new theme - yet it's still only March 31. The whole repeat cycle's accuracy has been abandoned.
A real shame that this mans alleged actions have made the BBC delete pop music history
rareads Exactly, I recommended a TOTP performance to a friend & it's gone, took me a lttle time to figure out why.
BBC totally zoo/nekro/pedophiles
Of course indeed too-why not?!
you see phil lynnot laughin like fuk as if to say 'can no one see what this monsters all about'
I miss Phil
I wonder what happened to Mandy Smith and bill Wyman
Good question. I dont know what happened to mandy smith when her and bill wyman split up.
totally agree with bruce danton about editing Saville out of the programme,al though because he featured prominently in this episode, I'd say the end product would look a tad messy..also agree that he was a terrible dj and presenter, a complete spoofer who unfortunately got away with a lot of nasty stuff.
+Shane F yep a good presenter should focus on the guest not make it all about themselves.
Thank you for that!!
He was well past his sell by date in 1981. Why they were still using him must have been god only knows.
savile and wyman, two monsters
Wyman..watch your words
Why have those tubes in you tubeland not suppressed this, they suppress everything else!!!!!
2:11 shared some tips after the show...I bet.
Is this June/July period?
I wonder what song was played by Kool & The Gang.
DO U HAVE THE FULL SHOW PLEASE !
Not everybody is all bad 😇
Savile was!
Every one close to saville dont trust
bah! Yet another programme gone by the wayside next year on bbc4!
Sir Jimmy Savile a great man in his days.....
+greenfingers gardener I hope you were being sarcastic.
He was neither a great DJ, nor a great presenter.
And he most certainly wasn't a great child-minder!!!
I don't think he WAS being sarcastic to be honest - he WAS a great man...until he died and all this shit started coming out of the woodwork. If it wasn't for him telling us to clunk click in the early 1970s, then seat belts wouldn't have become compulsory in 1983, plus he helped get more people using British Rail in the early 80s. As regards Jim'll Fix It, I grew up with that although I sometimes wonder why it was ever broadcast at all because he hated children, although he did a very good job of not showing it on screen.Anyway, he's been dead nearly five years and therefore not around to defend himself. In case you didn't know (or chose NOT to know), nine years ago, he was quizzed by police over these allegations and, if you ask me, he would have complied but he didn't want the charity he set up to suffer and it shouldn't. That charity is NOT a slush fund for those who seek compensation for what he did...any compensation HAS to come from the Savile Estate
barbara anne cortina In 1973 I bought Dark Side Of The Moon in my school lunch-break, in a transparent record bag, my music teacher saw me with it in the corridor, asked me to bring it to my next lesson (3rd year in UK), he played it, was impressed (as was most of class) then asked me where I heard it, I said 'the John Peel Show', he said 'as long it wasn't Jimmy Savile'......I understand now.
@@barbaraannecortina7899 He wasn't ever a great man and despite common belief, his actions were reported to the police on several occasions and multiple allegations were made against him during his lifetime
Savile did not comply though and actually threatened to take legal action against some of his victims and used a mix of intimidation and gaslighting to make sure that the hundreds of people he abused remained quiet
Your deranged to say that Saville was a great
Man
He looks so out of place and looks embarrassing presenting this at that age. It wouldn't be allowed now. Then again he probably wanted to present this particular episode. A relaunch equals a relaunch after party as well.
sounds like his drunk
Wyman, Saville, DLT they were all into kids. WHY??
Bill wyman got away with it all Scot free as well which is beyond belief
+GuitarJoeOnTheRadio 123 so being romantically involved with a 13yr old is ok in your eyes is it...? Makes you as bad as him then...wrong, very wrong indeed..!!
Apart from Wyman - who the police weren't interested in - the others were not into children!
Colshy TheComedian ...I thought DLT was not.... I was sure I heard the women who complained were at least 18 plus??
No evidence against DLT about underage women. It was all thrown out of court. Only 1 charge remained which was a 22 year old of which he was convicted.
Having Jimmy Savile on the show and on the entire run as well as been knighted and highly respected in Britain says more about Britain than it does about anything else you should be ashamed of yourselves how embarrassing
Nonse
Who the hec watches TOTP for the commentary? We enjoy the show for the music. There was no music in this video. Begs the question, what was the point of this video?
There was music… Yellow Pearl by Phil Lynott. It was probably uploaded because this was the first episode to use it as theme tune and backing music.
this should be banned from you tube. you should be ashamed of yourself posting this.
Yes, we didn't get to hear The Specials' "Ghost Town" in full from this show! What an unforgivable offense!
get this off YT!
The uploader hasn’t signed in in 8 years so I doubt it’s being taken down anytime soon.